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Mortgage Constant Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Mortgage constant

9.0000%

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How to use the Mortgage Constant Calculator

The Mortgage Constant Calculator works out your mortgage constant in an instant. Enter annual debt service and loan amount and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the annual debt service.
  2. Enter the loan amount.
  3. Read off your mortgage constant — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Mortgage Constant Calculator uses the formula:

Mortgage constant = Annual debt service ÷ Loan amount × 100

Worked example

For example, with annual debt service of 90,000 and loan amount of 1,000,000, the mortgage constant is 9.0000%.

Inputs used
Annual debt service 90,000
Loan amount 1,000,000
Results
Mortgage constant 9.0000%

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

It is annual debt service divided by the loan amount, as a percentage. 90,000 a year on a 1,000,000 loan is a 9% constant.

It expresses the yearly cost of a loan per unit borrowed, helping compare financing and assess property returns.

If a property's cap rate exceeds the mortgage constant, leverage tends to boost returns; if lower, it can drag them down.

Yes. Annual debt service covers both interest and principal, so the constant reflects the full loan payment.

The Mortgage Constant Calculator uses the formula: Mortgage constant = Annual debt service ÷ Loan amount × 100. For example, with annual debt service of 90,000 and loan amount of 1,000,000, the mortgage constant is 9.0000%.

Enter the annual debt service. Enter the loan amount. Read off your mortgage constant — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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